Nancy Pelosi: “Mr. Speaker, yesterday was a day from hell, a day when terrorists who do not value human life engaged in a demonic act…”

“Mr. Speaker, yesterday was a day from hell, a day when terrorists who do not value human life engaged in a demonic act which has touched everyone in America; indeed, in the world. Today, over and over again, in contrast, we hear our colleagues express the exhortation ``God bless America.'' And indeed, in the spirit of the American people, God has blessed America. God blessed us with the courage of the public safety workers, including hundreds of firemen who plunged into a burning, crumbling building to help people escape, risking their own lives; indeed, sacrificing them. God blessed America with the compassion of the American people across our country, giving blood and offering to help in so many ways. God blessed America with the determination of our public servants in this building, our Capitol Police, the military, and so many others who are helping this government go forth, foiling, foiling the plot of these terrorists who want to create panic in our country and stop our government. The magnificent city of New York, which has led our country in so many ways, will rise from the ashes like the great Phoenix and will be stronger than ever.”